Lionel Messi makes big claim at club amid June return to La Liga: REPORTS
According to El Nacional, Lionel Messi has demanded Sergio Busquets stay at Barcelona amidst reports that the Argentine might be set for a return to the Catalan club.
Messi is currently in the final years of his contract with PSG and is yet to agree on a new deal regarding his extension. There are widespread rumors linking him with a return to Barca.
However, the aforementioned El Nacional report claimed that Messi wants Busquets to stay at Barca as he might make a return.
Busquets, a one-club man throughout his career, is a Barcelona legend.
His contract though will expire in the summer and Busquets might be on his way out with a potential move to the MLS on the cards.
Lionel Messi spent a significant amount of time with Busquets during his stint at Barca. Hence, it might be understandable why Messi would want the player to stay.
Messi left the Catalan club in 2021 as they were unable to renew the players contract due to La Ligas wage cap rules. He scored 672 goals and provided 303 assists in 778 matches for the club before his departure.
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